Christina Jones, Economic Development Director for the Town of Bernalillo, received the Top Hat Finalist Award from Dora Dominguez, Director of Sandoval County Business & Economic Development. The New Mexico Hospitality Association sponsored the award that recognized the 2024 Mountain West Brew Fest. That event was held on August 24, 2024, at Loretto Park in Bernalillo.

Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commissioners, Jerry Duarte, District 3 (left center), and Geoffrey Stamp, District 4 (right center), were recognized for their years of service on that Commission Board. Behind them are (from right) Sandoval County Board of Commissioners: Katherine A. Bruch, District 1; Vice-chair Michael Meek, District 3; Jay C. Block, District 2; Chair David J. Heil, District 4; and Joshua A. Jones, District 5.